The subsidy is part of a $46 million program created by the Cuomo administration called NY-Sun to lure solar developers to the state. A total of 76 projects statewide are being funded with NYSERDA funds, with an additional $100 million coming from the developers.

A chain-link fence is being built to secure the solar farm, which will have Chinese-made solar modules mounted as high as eight feet, although they will only be partially visible by passing motorists on the busy road.